Parts of a Book
When someone writes the words and draws the pictures in a book, what are they called?
The author and illustrator
What voice level should you use in the library?
What is the name of the letters on the spine of a book that tell us where that book lives in the library?
Call Number
In what nonfiction section would you find biographies (books about real people?)
900s
Name one picture book we read this year in library
Cheesy Little Christmas, The Snowflake, Humble Pie, We are Grateful (Otsaliheliga), Do you Know Dewey, Witch and Wombat, Remembering, Acorn Was a Little Wild.
What is the outside part of a book called?
The cover (front cover and back cover)
What voice level should your voices be at on the story steps?
What is the award given to an outstanding picture book of the year?
The Caldecott Award
In what nonfiction section would you find books about sports?
700s
The "T" in the call number "FIC T" is based on what part of the book?
The first letter of the author's last name.
What is the part of the book you see when the book is on the shelf?
The spine
How do you organize your books on the cart after you check them back into the library?
By call number (spine label). They are organized by section.
What are the book awards decided by student votes (YOU!) in Utah?
The Beehive Awards
In what nonfiction section would you find books about animals?
500s
How many minutes were we trying to read all together as a school for the Winter Break Reading Challenge?
75,000
What is the list of chapters or other information in the beginning of a book called?
The table of contents
How long can you keep a book before it is overdue?
One week. (You can renew if no one has it on hold!)
What is the world's largest library?
The Library of Congress in Washington DC
In what nonfiction section would you find poetry books?
800s
Name the author or illustrator of the Food Group Series (e.g. Humble Pie, the Sour Grape, The Big Cheese, etc.)
Jory John (author) and Pete Oswald (illustrator)
What is the small sticker on a library book that tells you where the book goes in the library?
The spine label
Name 2 library expectations we talked about at the beginning of the year.
E.g. No running in the library, quiet voices, keep food and water away from books, treat library books with respect (put in a safe place when not reading), when the second bell rings line up in alphabetical order, voices off on the story steps, etc.
What is the name of the system that nonfiction books are organized in?
The Dewey Decimal System
In what nonfiction section would you find books about computer programming?
000s (000-099)
How many days should you read in a week?
6-7